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Hadeel Al-Shalchi

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It's been 42 years since 'The Hitchhiker's Guide' answered the ultimate question

Hafsa Fathima, Hadeel Al-Shalchi, Tien Le, Hadeel Al-Shalchi

The first Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy book was published in October 1979. Fans are looking back at how the series has endured in popularity and why it's still relevant.